FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · November 2, 2018
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
ALD. MILELE A. COGGS, CHAIR
Ald. Chantia Lewis, Vice-Chair
Ald. Terry L. Witkowski, Ald. Michael J. Murphy, and Ald.
Russell W. Stamper, II
Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 286-2232; Fax: 286-3456,
clee@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Dana Zelazny, 286-5679,
dana.zelazny@milwaukee.gov
Friday, November 2, 2018 9:00 AM Room 301-B, Third Floor, City Hall
BUDGET AMENDMENT DAY
Meeting convened at 9:32 a.m.
Present 5 - Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy, Stamper
Individuals also present:
Martin Matson, Comptroller
Dennis Yaccarino, Budget Director
Dana Zelazny, Legislative Reference Bureau
Keith Broadnax, Legislative Reference Bureau Manager
1. 180001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Amendement 1
Add $100,000 in funding for the Neighborhood Investment Beautification Program
special fund in the Department of Administration. Add $100,000 in funding for a new
Neighborhood Weed and Vegetation special fund in the Department of Public Works
Forestry section. Offset the cost by reducing the funding for the Employer's Pension
Contribution Reserve Fund payment by $200,000. Add a footnote indicating the
Common Council's intent to use $200,000 in CDBG reprogramming funds for the
programs.
Individuals appearing:
Erick Shambarger, Environmental Collaboration Office
Laura Daniels, Dept. of Public Works
Jeffrey Tews, Dept. of Public Works
This Budget was NOT ACTED ON
Amendment 1A
Add $100,000 in funding for the Neighborhood Investment Beautification Program
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special fund in the Department of Administration. Add $100,000 in funding for a new
Neighborhood Weed and Vegetation special fund in the Department of Public Works
Frestry section. Add a footnote indicating the Common Council's intent to use
$200,000 in CDBG reprogramming funds for the programs. Tax levy effect is
+$200,000.
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Amendment 2
Add a footnote to the Chief Information Officer position in the Department of
Administration, directing that the Chief Information Officer shall cooperate with the
information officer of each department and the Public Information Division to establish
a coordinated social media strategy, including branding and appearance.
Individual appearing:
Nancy Olson, Information and Technology Management Division
Ald. Stamper and Lewis added as cosponsors.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Amendment 3
Add a footnote to the Chief Information Officer position in the Department of
Administration, directing that the Chief Information Officer shall cooperate with city
departments to establish a strategic plan for technology development and
implementation in order to reduce the City's dependence on proprietary technology
systems.
Individual appearing:
Nancy Olson, Information and Technology Management Division
Ald. Murphy, Lewis, and Stamper added as cosponsors.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Amendment 4
In the Department of Administration Unified Call Center, add position authority, funding
and FTE for one Customer Service Representative III position; add $30,000 in overtime
salary funding; and add unfunded auxiliary Customer Service Representative III
position authority. The intent is to have various employees in the Mayor's Office and
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City Clerk's Office fill the auxiliary UCC positions on high volume call days, using the
overtime funding to cover the cost.
Individual appearing:
Nancy Olson, Information and Technology Management Division
Ald. Coggs added as a cosponsor.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Amendment 5
In the Department of Administration Unified Call Center, add $45,000 in overtime salary
funding.
This Budget was AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
Amendment 6
Create a $100,000 Neighborhood Vacant Property Monitoring Special Purpose
Account, managed by DCD, to pay neighborhood block captains for neighborhood
surveillance. Offset the increase by increasing Personnel Cost Adjustments for all
General City departments.
This Budget was NOT ACTED ON
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
Amendment 6A
Create a $25,000 Neighborhood Vacant Property Monitoring Special Purpose Account,
managed by DCD, to engage residents in efforts to monitor vacant buildings, with the
funds to be targeted in areas with largest number of City foreclosed properties.
Individual appearing:
Rocky Marcoux, Dept. of City Development
Ald. Coggs added as a cosponsor.
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Amendment 7
Create $8,000 Baby Changing Station Special Fund in DPW-Infrastructure Services
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Division. Offset by reducing DOA-ITMD computer equipment account by $5,000 and
reducing the Health Department Vehicle Rental operating account by $3,000.
Individuals appearing:
Cavalier Johnson, 2nd Ald. Dist.
Nancy Olson, Information and Technology Management Division
Ald. Coggs, Lewis, Murphy, and Stamper added as cosponsors.
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Amendment 8
Insert a footnote instructing the City Assessor to partner with the Information
Technology Management Division and the Department of City Development to
establish a website to facilitate enrollment in the City's PILOT program.
Individuals appearing:
Rocky Marcoux, Dept. of City Development
Steve Miner, Assessor's Office
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Amendment 9
Insert a footnote instructing the Commissioner of City Development to partner with
DNS, MPD and the Office of Violence Prevention to establish a maintenance and
security plan for reducing the impact of vacant City-owned homes on neighborhood
crime rates.
Individuals appearing:
Rocky Marcoux, Dept. of City Development
Preston Cole, Dept. of Neighborhood Services
Nicholas DeSiato, Police Dept.
Ald. Lewis added as a cosponsor.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Amendment 10
Insert a footnote instructing the Commissioner of City Development to develop an
anti-displacement tax fund program similar to Atlanta's West Side Future Fund.
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Individual appearing:
Rocky Marcoux, Dept. of City Development
Ald. Stamper added as a cosponsor.
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Amendment 11
Reduce the Pension Reserve Fund contribution by $200,000, and increase the DCD
Healthy Food Establishment special fund by $200,000.
This Budget was AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
Amendment 12
Insert a footnote instructing the City Clerk to develop a pilot plan for a City
merchandise retail outlet, with the intention of establishing a retail presence within 6
months.
Individual appearing:
James Owczarski, City Clerk
Ald. Lewis added as a cosponsor.
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Amendment 13
Add position authority, FTE and funding for the Inspector General position in the City
Clerk's office and $100,000 to a new SPA to support the activities of the Inspector
General. This position is funded for half a year. This is a new position and the salary is
an estimated amount. Actual compensation will be determined by a classification
study conducted by the Department of Employee Relations.
This Budget was NOT ACTED ON
Amendment 13A
Add position authority, FTE and funding for the Inspector General position in the City
Clerk's office. This position is funded for half a year. This is a new position and the
salary is an estimated amount. Actual compensation will be determined by a
classification study conducted by the Dept. of Employee Relations.
Individuals appearing:
Ald. Robert Donovan, 8th Ald. Dist.
James Owczarski, City Clerk
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A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion FAILED by the following vote:
Aye 2- Lewis and Stamper
No 2- Witkowski and Murphy
Abstain 1- Coggs
Amendment 14
Add position authority, FTE and funding for the Graphic Designer II position in the City
Clerk's office.
Individual appearing:
James Owczarski, City Clerk
Ald. Lewis and Stamper added as cosponsors.
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Amendment 15
Eliminate funding for the Production Technician in the Television Services Section and
increase position authority and funding for a Production Specialist II.
Individual appearing:
James Owczarski, City Clerk
Ald. Lewis added as a cosponsor.
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Amendment 16
Increase funding for the Translation Services Special Fund by $20,000 to expand
translation services.
Individuals appearing:
Ald. Jose Perez, 12th Ald. Dist.
James Owczarski, City Clerk
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
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Amendment 17
Create a Hip-Hop MKE Week special fund in the Common Council-City Clerk with
funding of $40,000. Offset the cost by reducing the Pension Reserve Fund contribution
by $40,000.
This Budget was AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
Amendment 18
Insert a footnote instructing the Employee Relations Director to explore policies to
disincentivize employees from separating from City employment after receiving a
significant investment in training from the City.
Individual appearing:
Maria Monteagudo, Dept. of Employee Relations
Ald. Lewis added as a cosponsor.
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Amendment 19
Insert a footnote instructing the Director of Employee Relations to conduct a city-wide
evaluation of the need for bilingual staffing and translational services.
This Budget was NOT ACTED ON
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
Amendment 19A
Insert a footnote instructing the Director of Employee Relations to conduct a City
Department-wide evaluation of the need for bilingual staffing and translational services.
Individual appearing:
Maria Monteagudo, Dept. of Employee Relations
Resolution to follow to include the Budget and Management Division.
Ald. Lewis and Stamper added as cosponsors.
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
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Amendment 20
Insert a footnote instructing the Employee Relations Director to create and implement
succession plans for every City department.
Individual appearing:
Maria Monteagudo, Dept. of Employee Relations
Ald. Lewis added as a cosponsor.
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Amendment 21
Insert a footnote in the Department of Employee Relations directing the DER Director
to cooperate with the City Clerk and other City Departments to increase utilization and
effectiveness of the Direct Connect MKE initiative.
Individuals appearing:
Maria Monteagudo, Dept. of Employee Relations
Bernadette Karanja, City Clerk's Office
Ald. Stamper and Lewis added as cosponsors.
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Amendment 22
Insert footnote in the Fire and Police Commission Budget directing the Executive
Director of Fire and Police Commission to develop a plan for reducing 911 call wait
times and present the plan to the council within 6 months.
Individual appearing:
LaKeisha Butler, Fire and Police Commission
Ald. Witkowski, Lewis, and Stamper added as cosponsors.
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Amendment 23
Appropriate $100,000 to a new Fire Department Special Fund for the creation of a Pilot
Critical Response Team program at Fire Station 23. Funding for this special fund will
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come from personnel cost adjustment.
Individuals appearing:
Ald. Jose Perez, 12th Ald. Dist.
Steven Riegg, Deputy Fire Chief
Ald. Perez added as a cosponsor.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Amendment 24
Insert a footnote instructing the Commissioner of Health to establish a defined
process for addressing cases of elevated blood lead levels in Milwaukee and present
the process to the Council by 3/31/19.
Individual appearing:
Jennifer Freiheit, Health Dept.
Ald. Lewis added as a cosponsor.
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Amendment 25
Create a Targeted Intervention special fund in the Health Department with funding of
$50,000. Add a footnote in the Health Department directing the Health Commissioner
to establish a targeted intervention pilot program focused on reducing stressors in the
lives of black women which may lead to premature births and increased rates of infant
mortality.
This Budget was NOT ACTED ON
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
Amendment 25A
Create a Targeted Intervention special fund in the Health Department with funding of
$50,000. Add a footnote in the Health Department directing the Health Commissioner
to establish a targeted intervention pilot program focused on reducing stressors in the
lives of the most at-risk women which may lead to premature births and increased
rates of infant mortality.
Individual appearing:
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Jennifer Freiheit, Health Dept.
Ald. Lewis added as a cosponsor.
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Amendment 26
Insert a footnote directing the Violence Reduction & Prevention Program Manager to
cooperate with the Mayor to establish a plan for offering on-site Trauma Informed
Crisis training to City employees.
Individual appearing:
Jennifer Freiheit, Health Dept.
Ald. Lewis added as a cosponsor.
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Amendment 27
Reduce Police average sworn strength by 10 FTE and use the savings to add position
authority, FTE, and funding for 12 Public Health Nurse III positions in the MHD Family
and Community Health Services Division.
Individual appearing:
Ald. Nik Kovac, 3rd Ald. Dist.
Alfonso Morales, Police Chief
Jennifer Freiheit, Health Dept.
This Budget was AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
Meeting recessed at 12:06 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 1:17 p.m.
Amendment 28
Add position authority and funding for four Community Outreach Liaisons and one
Health Project Coordinator to Health Department to reduce infant mortality rates.
Offset the cost of the positions by reducing funding for the Wages Supplement Fund
by $246,745.
Individual appearing:
Jennifer Freiheit, Health Dept.
Ald. Coggs, Stamper, and Rainey added as cosponsors.
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This Budget was NOT ACTED ON
Present 5 - Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy, Stamper
Ald. Witkowski moved to amend to offset the cost by increasing the tax levy instead of
reducing the funding for the Wages Supplement Fund. (Prevailed 4-0) Ald. Lewis
excused.
Amendment 28A
Add position authority, FTE's and funding for four Community Outreach Liaisons and
one Health Project Coordinator to Health Department to reduce infant mortality rates.
Offset the cost by increasing the tax levy.
Individual appearing:
Jennifer Freiheit, Health Dept.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Lewis
Amendment 29
Add $50,000 to the Health Department to establish a public education campaign to
reduce STI rates in Milwaukee.
Individuals appearing:
Jennifer Freiheit, Health Dept.
Jeanette Kowalik, Health Dept.
Ald. Witkowski moved approval contingent on reporting of the use of STI treatment
and intervention funds prior to budget adoption day.
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Amendment 30
Add $20,000 to the Health Department Special Fund- Task Force on Domestic
Violence & Sexual Assault account and add a footnote directing that the funding be
used to support outreach and public awareness on domestic violence and gun violence
prevention.
Individuals appearing:
Jennifer Freiheit, Health Dept.
Jeanette Kowalik, Health Dept.
Background information to reflect $20,000 instead of $30,000.
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Ald. Lewis added as a cosponsor.
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Amendment 31
Add the following footnote to the Health Dept. - Water Filters Special Fund: The
department shall develop a water filter distribution plan and present the plan to the
council by 3/31/19.
Individuals appearing:
Jennifer Freiheit, Health Dept.
Jeanette Kowalik, Health Dept.
Ald. Stamper and Lewis added as cosponsors.
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Amendment 32
Establish a Community Innovation for Violence Prevention and Peace initiative with
funding of $30,000.
Individuals appearing:
Jennifer Freiheit, Health Dept.
Jeanette Kowalik, Health Dept.
Report back once parameters defined and execution of money is further along.
This Budget was NOT ACTED ON
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
Amendment 32A
Establish a Community Innovation for Violence Prevention and Peace initiative with
funding of $50,000. Add a footnote to the Commissioner of Health to investigate if
funding is available for a Community Innovation for Violence Prevention and Peace
initiative and to develop a plan and metrics to the Common Council prior to the
expenditure of funds.
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski and Stamper
No 1- Murphy
Amendment 33
Insert a footnote directing the Commissioner of the Department of Neighborhood
Services to develop a strategy for reducing illegal dumping in targeted areas that
experience high volumes of illegal dumping.
Individuals appearing:
Preston Cole, Dept. of Neighborhood Services
Emily McKeown, Dept. of Neighborhood Services
Ald. Lewis and Stamper added as cosponsors.
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Amendment 34
Restore position authority, FTEs and funding for six Residential Code Enforcement
Inspectors in the Department of Neighborhood Services. Offset the cost of restoring
these positions by reducing the funding for the Employer' Pension Contribution
Reserve Fund payment by $305,779.
Individuals appearing:
Preston Cole, Dept. of Neighborhood Services
Emily McKeown, Dept. of Neighborhood Services
This Budget was AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
Amendment 35
Increase funding for the Community Sanitation Special Fund in the Department of
Neighborhood Services by $50,000. The intent is to expand the Big Clean MKE
program and to install anti-littering signage at selected locations. Fund this increase by
eliminating $50,000 in funding for the MPS Driver's Education Special Purpose
Account.
Individuals appearing:
Preston Cole, Dept. of Neighborhood Services
Emily McKeown, Dept. of Neighborhood Services
Pres. Ald. Ashanti Hamilton, Common Council 1st Ald. Dist.
Ald. Stamper and Lewis added as cosponsors.
This Budget was NOT ACTED ON
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
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Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
Amendment 35B
Increase funding for the Community Sanitation Special Fund in the Department of
Neighborhood Services by $25,000. The intent is to expand the Big Clean MKE
program and to install anti-littering signage at selected locations. Add a footnote
indicating the intent of the Common Council to use $25,000 in CDBG reprogramming
funds for the Big Clean MKE program.
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Amendment 36
Increase funding for the Community Sanitation Special Fund in the Department of
Neighborhood Services by $25,000 to support the Big Clean MKE Initiative. Offset this
increase by reducing funding for the MPS Driver's Education Special Purpose Account
by $25,000. Add a footnote indicating the intent of the Common Council to use
$25,000 in CDBG reprogramming funds for the Big Clean MKE program.
This Budget was AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
Amendment 37
Create a new anti-littering campaign special fund in the Department of Neighborhood
Services with funding of $25,000. Offset the cost by reducing funding for the MPS
Driver's Education Special Purpose Account by $25,000.
This Budget was AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
Amendment 38
Insert footnote in the Police Department Budget directing the Chief of Police to
develop metrics for measuring the effectiveness of the department's training programs
related to interactions with the public, and present the plan to the Common Council by
6/30/2019.
Individuals appearing:
Alfonso Morales, Police Chief
Terrence Gordon, Police Dept.
Nicholas DeSiato, Police Dept.
Ald. Stamper and Lewis added as cosponsors.
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Amendment 39
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Reduce average sworn strength by 10 and use savings to add position authority and
funding for 14 new civilian Community Correctional Officer positions. The amendment
assumes creation of a new position title. The salary amount is an estimate. The actual
position title and salary will be determined following a classification study by DER.
This Budget was AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
Amendment 40
Reduce average sworn strength by 20 and use savings to add position authority and
funding for 28 new civilian Community Correctional Officer positions to begin in pay
period 4, 2019. The amendment assumes creation of a new position title. The salary
amount is an estimate. The actual position title and salary will be determined following
a classification study by DER.
Individuals appearing:
Alfonso Morales, Police Chief
Terrence Gordon, Police Dept.
Nicholas DeSiato, Police Dept.
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion FAILED by the following vote:
Aye 1- Witkowski
No 4- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy and Stamper
Amendment 41
Reduce contribution to the Pension Reserve Fund by $400,000. Add funding for 4
Police Officers and create an SPA to be administered by the Common Council-City
Clerk to establish two COP Houses. Four Police Officer recruits will be added to the
recruit class planned for pay period 25, 2019.
Individuals appearing:
Ald. Tony Zielinski, 14th Ald. Dist.
Alfonso Morales, Police Chief
Terrence Gordon, Police Dept.
Nicholas DeSiato, Police Dept.
Pres. Ald. Ashanti Hamilton, Common Council 1st Ald. Dist.
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion FAILED by the following vote:
Aye 0
No 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
Amendment 42
Reduce average sworn strength by 10 and use savings to fund 15 Community Service
Officer positions.
Individuals appearing:
Alfonso Morales, Police Chief
Terrence Gordon, Police Dept.
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Nicholas DeSiato, Police Dept.
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion FAILED by the following vote:
Aye 1- Witkowski
No 4- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy and Stamper
Amendment 43
Reduce average sworn strength by 20 and add position authority and funding for 30
additional Community Service Officers to begin in pay period 7, 2019.
Individuals appearing:
Alfonso Morales, Police Chief
Terrence Gordon, Police Dept.
Nicholas DeSiato, Police Dept.
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion FAILED by the following vote:
Aye 1- Witkowski
No 4- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy and Stamper
Amendment 44
Add position authority for one Engineering Technician V in DPW-Administrative
Services. The position is unfunded.
Individual appearing:
Karen Dettmer, Dept. of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Amendment 45
Insert a footnote directing the Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator to establish metrics
for measuring the effectiveness of the implementation of bicycle lanes.
Individual appearing:
Karen Dettmer, Dept. of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Amendment 46
Create a Bublr Bikes O&M Special Fund in the DPW-Infrastructure Services Division
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with funding of $110,000.
This Budget was NOT ACTED ON
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
Amendment 46A
Create a Bublr Bikes Special Fund in the Transportation Fund with funding of
$110,000. This amendment will require $110,000 increase in the Transportation Fund's
withdrawal from retained earnings.
Individuals appearing:
Karen Dettmer, Dept. of Public Works
Pres. Ald. Ashanti Hamilton, Common Council 1st Ald. Dist.
A motion was made by that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED
by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski and Stamper
No 1- Murphy
Amendment 47
Establish a Choose2Reuse Pilot program in the Department of Public Works with the
intent of operating at two locations on three dates in 2019. Offset the cost by reducing
the payment to the Employer's Pension Contribution Reserve Fund.
This Budget was NOT ACTED ON
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
Amendment 47A
Add a footnote to the Dept. of Public Works - Sanitation Section Other Operating
Services account directing the department to cooperate with Keeping Greater
Milwaukee Beautiful, Inc., to establish a Choose2Reuse pilot program run by
volunteers at two locations on three dates in 2019.
Individuals appearing:
Laura Daniels, Dept. of Public Works
Rick Meyers, Dept. of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
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Amendment 48
Restore position authority for 11 Urban Forestry Specialist and one Urban Forestry
Crew Leader positions. This restores position authority but does not provide funding for
the positions.
Individuals appearing:
Laura Daniels, Dept. of Public Works
Jeffrey Tews, Dept. of Public Works
Ald. Stamper, Murphy, Witkowski, and Lewis added as cosponsors.
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Amendment 49
Restore position authority, FTE's and funding for 11 Urban Forestry Specialist and one
Urban Forestry Crew Leader positions. Reduce the Wages Supplement Fund by the
amount necessary to restore these positions and FTEs. The intent of this amendment
is restore the funding, FTEs and position authority needed to support an eight year tree
pruning cycle.
This Budget was AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
Amendment 50
Restore position authority, FTE's and funding for eleven Urban Forestry Specialist and
one Urban Forestry Crew Leader positions. The intent is restore the funding, FTEs and
position authority needed to support an eight year tree pruning cycle. Reduce
contribution to the Pension Reserve Fund by $823,430.
This Budget was AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
Amendment 51
Establish a $500,000 Grow MKE initiative Special Purpose Account managed by DCD
with the intent of supplementing the initiative with future CDBG reprogramming funds.
Offset the cost by reducing the Pension Reserve Fund contribution by $500,000.
Individual appearing:
Rocky Marcoux, Dept. of City Development
This Budget was NOT ACTED ON
Amendment 51A
Add a footnote directing the Dept. of City Development to establish a $500,000 Grow
MKE Fund as part of a new Tax Incremental Financing District to be created to support
redevelopment of the former Sears building at 20th and West North Avenue.
Individual appearing:
Rocky Marcoux, Dept. of City Development
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Ald. Hamilton added as a cosponsor.
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Amendment 52
Decrease funding for the City Memberships Special Purpose Account by $23,631. The
purpose is to withdraw the City's membership in the National League of Cities.
This Budget was AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
Amendment 53
Increase funding for the Milwaukee Arts Board Projects Special Purpose Account by
$50,000.
Individuals appearing:
Rocky Marcoux, Dept. of City Development
Ald. Nik Kovac, 3rd Ald. Dist.
Ald. Stamper and Coggs added as cosponsors.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Lewis
Amendment 54
Establish a $100,000 Special Purpose Account named MKE Community Excellence
Fund under the Common Council - City Clerk. The purpose is to provide funding for
events that promote peace and violence prevention. Add a footnote directing that
release of the SPA funds shall be contingent on receiving matching funds. Offset the
cost by reducing the payment to the Pension Reserve Fund by $100,000.
Individuals appearing:
Jennifer Freiheit, Health Dept.
Reggie Moore, Office of Violence Prevention
Jeanette Kowalik, Health Dept.
Ald. Coggs added as a cosponsor.
This Budget was NOT ACTED ON
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
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Amendment 54A
Establish a $50,000 Special Purpose Account named MKE Community Excellence
Fund under the Common Council - City Clerk. The purpose is to provide funding for
events that promote peace and violence prevention. Add a footnote to state intent to
earmark $50,000 in future CDBG funds and for the City Clerk to cooperate with the
Office of Violence Prevention on this initiative.
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Witkowski
Amendment 55
Provide funding for a 1% salary increase for all Group A employees in 2019. The intent
is to provide Group A employees with a total salary increase in 2019 of 3%. Increase
the Wages Supplement Fund by $1 million to reflect an estimated 1% increase for
Group A emplyees, in addition to the 2% salary increase already included in the
Wages Supplement Fund for this purpose. The amendment does not adjust salaries in
the enterprise funds (Parking, Water, Sewer) for Group A employees and assumes
that these funds will absorb any salary increases. Offset the increase by decreasing
the payment for the contribution to the Employer's Pension Reserve Fund by $1
million.
This Budget was AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
Amendment 56
Add $375,000 for Project Greenlight. Project's intent is to purchase hardware and
software for a video management system that would allow Police to view streaming
security camera footage from participating residents and businesses for crime
prevention. The cost would be offset by a reduction in the payment to the Pension
Reserve Fund.
Individuals appearing:
Pres. Ald. Ashanti Hamilton, Common Council 1st Ald. Dist.
Alfonso Morales, Police Chief
Terrence Gordon, Police Dept.
This Budget was NOT ACTED ON
Amendment 56A
Add $375,000 for Project Greenlight. Project's intent is to purchase hardware and
software for a video management system that would allow Police to view streaming
security amera footage from participating residents and businesses for crime
prevention. Offset by reducing Street lighting improvements by $375,000. Add
footnote to direct department to develop Standard Operating Procedures and report to
Common Council before expenditure of funds.
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Witkowski
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be RECONSIDERED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
This Budget was NOT ACTED ON
Amendment 56B
Add $375,000 in General Obligation borrowing authority for Project Greenlight.
Project's intent is to purchase hardware and software for a video management system
that would allow Police to view streaming security camera footage from participating
residents and businesses for crime prevention. Add footnote to direct department to
develop Standard Operating Procedures and report to Common Countil before
expenditure of funds.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Amendment 57
Add a footnote to the In Rem Property Program directing that vacant lots shall be
added to the ARCH program and that, if necessary, additional funds will be
appropriated for this purpose from CDBG reprogramming funding.
Individual appearing:
Rocky Marcoux, Dept. of City Development
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
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Excused 1- Coggs
Amendment 58
Reduce funding in the DCD's In Rem Property Maintenance capital account by
$1,370,000. Create a new capital account to support the Mayor's 10,000 Homes
Initiative funded at $1,370,000. Add a footnote to the 10,000 Homes Initiative account
directing that the Common Council shall approve expenditures from the account.
Individuals appearing:
Rocky Marcoux, Dept. of City Development
Ald. Robert Bauman, 4th Ald. Dist.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Coggs
Amendment 59
Establish a Duplex Live-Work Rehab capital program with funding of $100,000 and a
Bronzeville In Rem Rehab capital program with funding of $50,000. Funding for both of
these projects is intended to come from the TID increment for housing. Increase
funding for the In Rem deconstruction capital program by $250,000 in new borrowing
and footnote the program to direct that the $250,000 is to be used only for demolition
of buildings in areas with high densities of vacant properties.
This Budget was NOT ACTED ON
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
Amendment 59A
Establish a Duplex Live-Work Rehab capital program with funding of $150,000 and a
Bronzeville In Rem Rehab capital program with funding of $100,000, both funded with
new borrowing. Increase funding for the In Rem deconstruction capital program by
$250,000 in new borrowing and footnote the program to direct that the $250,000 is to
be used only for demolition of buildings in areas with high densities of vacant
properties. Offset the increase in new borrowing by reducing funding for the
Commericial Investment Program by $500,000.
Individual appearing:
Rocky Marcoux, Dept. of City Development
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski and Stamper
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No 1- Murphy
Amendment 60
Establish a Duplex Live-Work Rehab capital program with funding of $100,000 with
funding to come from the TID increment for housing. Footnote the program to require
matching funds of $20,000 from program participants.
This Budget was AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
Amendment 61
Establish a Bronzeville In Rem Rehab capital program with funding of $50,000.
Funding is intended to come from the TID increment for housing.
This Budget was AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
Amendment 62
Reduce new borrowing for Capital Lead Service Line Replacement Program by
$3,100,000. Increase new borrowing for Health Department's Capital Lead Paint
Prevention/Abatement Program by $1,550,000. Create new Health Department Capital
project funded with $1,550,000 of new borrowing to establish a certified lead water
testing lab in the Health Department that any resident can bring their water to for
testing, free of charge to the resident.
This Budget was NOT ACTED ON
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
Amendment 62A
Reduce new borrowing for Capital Lead Service Line Replacement Program by
$3,100,000. Increase new borrowing for the Health Department's Capital Lead Paint
Prevention/Abatement Program by $1,550,000. Create new Water Works capital
project funded with $1,550,000 of new borrowing to establish a certified lead water
testing lab in the Water Works that any resident can bring their water to for testing,
free of charge to the resident.
Individuals appearing:
Ald. Nik Kovac, 3rd Ald. Dist.
Jeanette Kowalik, Health Dept.
Jennifer Freiheit, Health Dept.
William Christianson, Budget Office
Mark Scheller, Water Works
This Budget was AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
Amendment 63
Increase funding for the Concentrated Blight Elimination capital project by $1.5 million,
for total funding of $2.5 million. Fund the increase through the property tax levy.
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This Budget was NOT ACTED ON
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
Amendment 63A
Increase funding for the Concentrated Blight Elimination capital project by $1.5 million,
for total funding of $2.5 million. Fund the increase through General Obligation
borrowing.
Individuals appearing:
Ald. Robert Bauman, 4th Ald. Dist.
Preston Cole, Dept. of Neighborhood Services
Emily McKeown, Dept. of Neighborhood Services
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion FAILED by the following vote:
Aye 0
No 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
Amendment 64
Increase funding for new borrowing authority for the Concentrated Blight Elimination
program in the Department of Neighborhood Services by $100,000.
This Budget was AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
Amendment 65
Increase funding for new borrowing authority for the Concentrated Blight Elimination
program in the Department of Neighborhood Services by $150,000.
This Budget was AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
Amendment 66
Increase funding for new borrowing authority for the Concentrated Blight Elimination
program in the Department of Neighborhood Services by $200,000.
This Budget was AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
Amendment 67
Increase funding for new borrowing authority for the Concentrated Blight Elimination
program in the Department of Neighborhood Services by $250,000.
This Budget was AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
Amendment 68
Increase funding for the In Rem deconstruction capital program by $250,000 in new
borrowing and footnote the program to direct that the $250,000 is to be used only for
demolition of buildings in areas with high densities of vacant properties.
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This Budget was AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
Amendment 69
Create a new capital program for Senior Home Repairs, funded with new borrowing
authority of $50,000. The program will be administered by the Department of
Neighborhood Services. Add a footnote that the City funding will be used to leverage
outside funding.
This Budget was AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
Amendment 70
Eliminate $375,000 of new borrowing for the Police Auto License Plate Recognition
Capital project.
This Budget was NOT ACTED ON
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
Amendment 70A
Establish a new capital program in Department of City Development in the amount of
$375,000 with the intent of establishing 4 COP Houses for use by the Police
Department. The intent is that City-owned houses in Promise Zone areas of higher
crime will be rehabilitated and the COP Houses will be operated in partnership between
the Police Department and organizations already involved with Promise Zones. Offset
by eliminating $375,000 of new borrowing for the Police Auto License Plate
Recognition Capital project.
Individuals appearing:
Ald. Tony Zielinski, 14th Ald. Dist.
Alfonso Morales, Police Chief
Terrence Gordon, Police Dept.
Nicholas DeSiato, Police Dept.
Pres. Ald. Ashanti Hamilton, Common Council 1st Ald. Dist.
Ald. Hamilton, Stamper, and Lewis added as cosponsors.
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Coggs, Lewis and Stamper
No 2- Witkowski and Murphy
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Budget be RECONSIDERED. This
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motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Witkowski
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
This Budget was NOT ACTED ON
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
Amendment 70B
Establish a new capital program in Dept. of City Development in the amount of
$375,000 with the intent of establishing 4 COP Houses for use by the Police
Department. The intent is that City-owned houses in Promise Zone areas of hisher
crime will be rehabilitated and the COP Houses will be operated in partnership between
the Police Department and organizations already involved with Promise Zones. Offset
by reducing $375,000 of new borrowing for Street Improvements-Street Lighting.
Individual appearing:
Timothy Thur, Dept. of Public Works
This Budget was NOT ACTED ON
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
Amendment 70A
Establish a new capital program in Department of City Development in the amount of
$375,000 with the intent of establishing 4 COP Houses for use by the Police
Department. The intent is that City-owned houses in Promise Zone areas of higher
crime will be rehabilitated and the COP Houses will be operated in partnership between
the Police Department and organizations already involved with Promise Zones. Offset
by eliminating $375,000 of new borrowing for the Police Auto License Plate
Recognition Capital project.
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Coggs, Lewis and Stamper
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No 2- Witkowski and Murphy
Amendment 71
Add $1,000,000 of new borrowing to the Local Street Reconstruction Program.
Individuals appearing:
Timothy Thur, Dept. of Public Works
Ald. Robert Bauman, 4th Ald. Dist.
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion
FAILED by the following vote:
Aye 2- Lewis and Stamper
No 3- Coggs, Witkowski and Murphy
Amendment 72
Increase new borrowing for High Impact Street Program by $1,800,000.
Individuals appearing:
Timothy Thur, Dept. of Public Works
Ald. Robert Bauman, 4th Ald. Dist.
Pres. Ald. Ashanti Hamilton, Common Council 1st Ald. Dist.
Ald. Stamper and Lewis added as cosponsors.
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Coggs, Lewis and Stamper
No 2- Witkowski and Murphy
Amendment 73
Add $500,000 of new borrowing and $200,000 of special assessment authority to the
Alley Reconstruction Program.
Individuals appearing:
Timothy Thur, Dept. of Public Works
Ald. Robert Bauman, 4th Ald. Dist.
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion FAILED by the following vote:
Aye 2- Coggs and Stamper
No 3- Lewis, Witkowski and Murphy
Amendment 74
Add $500,000 of new borrowing to the Sidewalk Reconstruction Program for the
area-wide replacement program only. Reduce City Hall Foundation & Hollow Walk
project by $500,000 of new borrowing.
Individual appearing:
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Timothy Thur, Dept. of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Amendment 75
Insert a footnote directing representatives from the Department of Public Works, the
Milwaukee Water Works and the Health Department to form an ad hoc committee and
report quarterly to the Council on long-term strategies and recommendations for
addressing the lead service line replacements.
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Amendment 76
Add $50,000 of new borrowing to the MKE Plays Capital Program.
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Amendment 77
Add a footnote to the Grant and Aid Projects Fund budget to establish the intent of the
Common Council to earmark $250,000 in CDBG Reprogramming funds for Black Male
Achievement Advisory Council (BMAAC) activities as part of the Milwaukee Promise
program.
Individual appearing:
Pres. Ald. Ashanti Hamilton, Common Council 1st Ald. Dist.
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Amendment 78
Insert a footnote to the Water Works Other Operating Services directing the
department to develop a water filter distribution plan and present the plan to the
Council by 3/31/19.
Individual appearing:
Mark Scheller, Water Works
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A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Mr. Yaccarino said that, after budget amendments, the total budget is increased by
about $3.3 million, tax levy is increased by about $1,070,000, and tax rate is $.04 per
thousand.
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Budget be REFERRED WITHOUT
RECOMMENDATION AND ASSIGNED TO to the COMMON COUNCIL . This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
2. 180601 Resolution relating to the adoption of the proposed 2019 budget for the
Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be REFERRED
WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION AND ASSIGNED TO to the COMMON COUNCIL .
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
3. 181098 A charter ordinance relating to implementation of various provisions of
the 2019 budget.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Charter Ordinance be
REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION AND ASSIGNED TO to the COMMON
COUNCIL . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
4. 181099 An ordinance relating to implementation of various provisions of the 2019
budget.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Ordinance be REFERRED
WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION AND ASSIGNED TO to the COMMON COUNCIL .
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
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5. 181100 A resolution relating to implementation of various provisions of the 2019
budget.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be REFERRED
WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION AND ASSIGNED TO to the COMMON COUNCIL .
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant
Council Records Section
City Clerk's Office
PLEASE NOTE: If action is taken on the above files, they may be referred to the
November 13, 2018, Common Council - Budget Adoption Meeting.
This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at
http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.
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City Hall
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Meeting Agenda
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
ALD. MILELE A. COGGS, CHAIR
Ald. Chantia Lewis, Vice-Chair
Ald. Terry L. Witkowski, Ald. Michael J. Murphy, and Ald.
Russell W. Stamper, II
Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 286-2232; Fax: 286-3456,
clee@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Dana Zelazny, 286-5679,
dana.zelazny@milwaukee.gov
Friday, November 2, 2018 9:00 AM Room 301-B, Third Floor, City Hall
BUDGET AMENDMENT DAY
Amended 10/26/18 - Items 3, 4 & 5 (CCFNs 181098, 181099, 181100) added.
1. 180001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2019 budget.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS, TO BE FOLLOWED BY
ALDERMANIC AMENDMENTS.
Detailed information relating to the contents of this file may be found by searching under
the file number at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/legislation.
Alternatively, the complete file including detailed information identifying the specific
subject matters to be discussed at the meeting may be inspected at the office of the
City Clerk, Room 205, City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, 53202, Monday through
Friday, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.
2. 180601 Resolution relating to the adoption of the proposed 2019 budget for the
Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS, TO BE FOLLOWED BY
ALDERMANIC AMENDMENTS.
Detailed information relating to the contents of this file may be found by searching under
the file number at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/legislation.
Alternatively, the complete file including detailed information identifying the specific
subject matters to be discussed at the meeting may be inspected at the office of the
City Clerk, Room 205, City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, 53202, Monday through
Friday, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.
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3. 181098 A charter ordinance relating to implementation of various provisions of the
2019 budget.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
4. 181099 An ordinance relating to implementation of various provisions of the 2019
budget.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 181100 A resolution relating to implementation of various provisions of the 2019
budget.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
PLEASE NOTE: If action is taken on the above files, they may be referred to the November 13,
2018, Common Council - Budget Adoption Meeting.
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